Potential of a longer term contract - 2 days in the office ideally Your new company Working with a group of trading organisations under the umbrella of a London Borough Your new role Provide high‑level leadership, working closely with the Group FD Lead and support a 4‑person management accounts team Build strong relationships with the associated local authority Produce monthly management accounts and oversee core financial processes – making improvements and document processes. Support VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax compliance. Contribute to the 26/27 budget and five‑year business plan. Support new contract implementation and the development of Finance/HR systems. Strengthen processes, controls, documentation, and overall financial resilience. What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant (or equivalent experience). Strong commercial finance background with transformational experience. Skilled in month‑end, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls. Excellent IT, data analysis, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. Able to lead teams, solve problems methodically, and present complex information clearly. Desirable: experience in housing repairs, FM, catering, cleaning, or systems implementation. 4758671